in the shape of

phrase

1

: shaped like

a cookie in the shape of a heart

2

—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.

They offered help in the shape of a loan.

Examples of in the shape of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the samples the manufacturer showed were a jean jacket with a laser design in the shape of mountains and a pair of distressed jeans. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Microsoft and Xbox are currently facing all sorts of troubles (many of their own doing) in the shape of sweeping layoffs, studio cuts, and calls to boycott their products, to name a few. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Early risers get a new planetary target in the shape of tiny Mercury. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Jack In The Box released its own glass tumbler, a Jack Sipper Cup, in the shape of the chain's Jack Box mascot, on July 2. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for in the shape of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove